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A Year in the Fields: Selections from the Writings of John Burroughs is a collection of essays and observations by American naturalist and writer John Burroughs. The book is organized by seasons, with each section containing essays that reflect on the sights, sounds, and experiences of nature during that time of year. Burroughs writes about a wide range of topics, from the habits of birds and the behavior of animals to the changing colors of leaves and the beauty of a winter snowfall. His writing is characterized by a deep appreciation for the natural world, and he often reflects on the spiritual and philosophical aspects of nature as well. The book includes selections from some of Burroughs' most famous works, including Wake-Robin, Winter Sunshine, and Birds and Poets. It also includes lesser-known essays, providing a comprehensive overview of Burroughs' writing on nature. Overall, A Year in the Fields is a beautiful and inspiring collection of nature writing that will appeal to anyone who loves the outdoors and appreciates the beauty and wonder of the natural world.1875. Some of the writings of John Burroughs, the American naturalist, best remembered for his essays on nature. Contents: A Biographical Sketch of Burroughs; A Snow-Storm; Winter Neighbors; A Spring Relish; April; Birch Browsings; A Bunch of Herbs: Fragrant Wild Flowers and Weeds; Autumn Tides; and A Sharp Lookout. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.